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FE56 BYX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,628 mi
Last recorded56,628 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 BYX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 56,628 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 56,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 56,118 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,675 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 55,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearance (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,455 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both judder across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads are worn also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,306 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads are worn also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,830 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 50,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,008 miles

engine oil level low.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 48,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess. (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil level low.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,320 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides are pale (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes are noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,703 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,137 miles

both front tyers wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,057 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and sidewalls cracking to excess

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery is Inscure.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2010 31,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 31,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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FE56 BYX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE56 BYX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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